Top 5 Reasons to Adopt a Senior Pet

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From Brenda Barnette, Chief Executive Officer of Seattle Humane

MELLOW PERSONALITY
Senior pets have fully-formed personalities, so you know what you are getting! Plus, senior pets have just the right level of playfulness for busy families.

ALREADY HOUSE-TRAINED
Senior pets have already learned many of life’s lessons — including potty lessons!

FIT IN TO YOUR FAMILY QUICKLY
Older pets acclimate more quickly to new settings.

HAVE A LOT OF LOVE TO GIVE
Many adopters say that senior pets really seem to appreciate it when they are adopted and bond to their new family more readily than younger pets.

YOU CAN TEACH AN OLD DOG (OR CAT) NEW TRICKS!
With older pets, don’t waste time teaching them all the basics – they already know them! Instead, have fun teaching them new tricks!